NHTSA Recall # | 104602 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V402000 |
MFG Compaign # | 14S12 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FIESTA |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
Date of notification | 21/07/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/10/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 27/02/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/07/14 |
Report created | 08/07/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 175 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 ford fiesta vehicles manufactured october 25, 2013, to february 27, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, the fuel tank may leak. |
Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Ford has notified the affected owners. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2014. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14s12. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |